Best Week To Buy Is Almost Here—and It Could Save Home Shoppers $14K

As children head back to school and the air turns crisp, the housing market is entering its sweetest spot: the peak homebuying week of 2026, offering savvy shoppers more options, bigger savings, and less competition. The new Realtor.com® Best Time To Buy 2026 report identifies Sept. 27–Oct. 3 as the

Can the Housing Market Survive More Fed Rate Hikes?

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are set to vote this week on interest rate policy, and markets are anticipating that they will raise rates for the first time in three years. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and the other members of the Federal Open Market Committee will cast their votes on Wednesday, an

Homeowners Are More Financially Satisfied Than Renters—but Most Are Overspending

The homeownership journey has become more difficult than ever, leaving younger generations convinced that financial stability lies in renting. Yet, according to a new survey by Clever, two-thirds of homeowners (68%) report being satisfied with their financial situation, compared to fewer than half o

Housing Week Ahead: Fed Rate Decision, Top Construction Metros, and Pending Home Sales

The upcoming week brings a packed slate of housing data from the Realtor.com economics team, kicking off Monday with our Best Time To Buy report from senior economist Hannah Jones. On Tuesday, senior economist Joel Berner examines builder sales incentives, following up on Wednesday with a review of